Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Hakuho leads alone at 12-0
September (Aki) 2018 has completed day 12. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 12-0.
Championship Race
3 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 12.
- Yokozuna Hakuho12-0 ・ W12
Upsets
Yoshikaze (Maegashira 15) beat Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 8) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 7-25, which makes it count double.
Okinoumi (Maegashira 12) beat Onosho (Maegashira 6) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Tochinoshin stands at 7-5 — 1 more win needed with 3 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Tochinoshin's first kadoban.
At 2654, his rating remains near his career peak of 2676 — no sign of decline in the data.
- Ozeki Tochinoshin7-5 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 15 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-4)
- Maegashira 5 Myogiryukachi-koshi (8-4)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 10-2) vs Goeido (Ozeki, 10-2) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 29-14; the rating model gives Kakuryu 72%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Goeido
- Kisenosato (Yokozuna, 9-3) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 45-16; the rating model gives Kisenosato 18%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho